Texture profile analysis reveals a stiffer ovarian cortex after testosterone therapy : a pilot study [PDF]
Purpose: The importance of the surrounding ovarian stromal cells and extracellular matrix in the development and maturation of follicles has recently gained attention.
De Roo, Chloë+6 more
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Population size estimation of transgender women and men in Bhutan.
IntroductionTransgender persons experience health disparities and are marginalized in many societies worldwide. Even their numbers are unknown in many countries. We conducted the first effort to estimate the population size of transgender women (TGW) and
Lekey Khandu+7 more
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Endocrinology of Transgender Medicine [PDF]
Gender-affirming treatment of transgender people requires a multidisciplinary approach in which endocrinologists play a crucial role. The aim of this paper is to review recent data on hormonal treatment of this population and its effect on physical ...
Arcelus, Jon+4 more
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Background There is widespread recognition of the need to achieve equitable outcomes for all cancer survivors. This requires understanding of the experiences and outcomes of vulnerable groups.
Karolina Lisy+3 more
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Impact of transsexualizing process centers on self-medication of transgender individuals [PDF]
OBJECTIVE The transgender population in Brazil faces marginalization and difficulties in accessing education and health, leading many individuals to self-medicate.
Arthur Machado Geiger Dias de Moraes+9 more
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Transgender persons have high rates of alcohol and other drug use disorders (AUD and DUD, respectively) and commonly experience social and economic stressors that may compound risk for adverse substance-related outcomes.
Olivia V. Fletcher+6 more
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What are the Department of Defense (DOD) Policies on Transgender Service? [PDF]
[Excerpt] On July 13, 2015, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced that DOD will review its policies on transgender service. As part of this announcement he issued two directives: 1.
Kamarck, Kristy N
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Evidence and knowledge gaps on the disease burden in sexual and gender minorities : a review of systematic reviews [PDF]
Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) include individuals with a wide range of sexual orientations, physical characteristics, and gender identities and expressions.
Blondeel, Karel+6 more
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Piloting a Psychotherapy Group for Transgender Clients: Description and Clinical Considerations for Practitioners [PDF]
The likelihood that a psychologist will work with a transgender client is greater today than ever before; however, many psychologists report being unfamiliar with the challenges faced by this population.
Croot, Leslie C.+2 more
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Longitudinal cohort of HIV-negative transgender women of colour in New York City: protocol for the TURNNT ('Trying to Understand Relationships, Networks and Neighbourhoods among Transgender women of colour') study. [PDF]
IntroductionIn the USA, transgender women are among the most vulnerable to HIV. In particular, transgender women of colour face high rates of infection and low uptake of important HIV prevention tools, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Bluebond-Langner, Rachel+20 more
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